Transportation

Daniel Baxter, a dedicated runner and structural engineer, advises state and local transportation agencies on how best to repair, rehabilitate or replace aging highway bridge infrastructure.

ZET's David Grannis leads the development of a high-speed aerial gondola to carry visitors from LA's iconic Union Station to Dodger Stadium.

Circuit's Alex Esposito connects travelers and community residents to local transit options with on-demand, all-electric shuttle services.

Beep's Toby McGraw draws on family roots in equestrian retail to shape new autonomous mobility options for travelers, seniors and students.

LA Metro’s Ernesto Chaves is helping define public transit options that will inspire LA 2028 Olympic spectators to leave their cars behind.

Randall Winston drives the installation of new, digitally enhanced bus shelters that add safety, convenience and equity to LA transit rides.

Kitty Adams Hoksbergen’s Adopt a Charger provides low-cost EV charging at remote destinations to encourage consumers to drive all-electric.

NEMO’s Worth Smith delivers mobile, on-demand bike repairs to busy people wherever they are, making bicycle commuting reliable for all.

IndyGo’s Jennifer Pyrz drives the buildout of Indy's BRT system, helping locals connect to better jobs and more efficient transit options.

LA Metro’s Kim Wilson guides the construction of a new subway that will give local citizens greater freedom to live and work where they want

Automotus’ Jordan Justus is using AI-powered automation to help cities manage and monetize commercial curb space while reducing emissions.

InfraStrategies’ Joshua Schank helps transit agencies align their infrastructure priorities with the equity & mobility needs of all riders.

Lion Electric’s Nate Baguio prescribes fleets of clean, zero-emission school buses to restore student transportation systems to good health.

Tiya Gordon and itselectric are replacing destination charging with a local curbside model that allows EV owners to charge where they park.

Superpedestrian's Lou Alejo developes the software that keeps LINK shared e-scooter riders safe while producing harmony with city planners.

Iveda Solutions CEO David Ly drives the integration of digital technology with municipal services to create smart city infrastructure.

Mary Catherine Snyder leads the Seattle Dept. of Transportation’s efforts to navigate and manage growing demand for new uses of curb space.

LADWP's David Pettijohn guides the development of water recycling infrastructure to help ensure the reliability of future LA water supplies.

Kameale Terry’s ChargerHelp! startup repairs and maintains networks of EV charging stations while re-energizing disadvantaged workforces.

Michael Johnson leads Caltrans’ efforts to design, build and maintain safe and resilient highway and bridge infrastructure for California.

Former U.S. Army Ranger Ryan Walsh offers consumers a safe, secure way to send and receive packages with a new smart drone delivery mailbox.

LA Cyber Lab’s Joshua Belk leads an effort to teach schools and local governments how to protect critical infrastructure against cyber crime

Dale Hill, founder of battery electric bus developer Proterra, has been preaching the gospel of zero-emission transit vehicles since 1997.

Mark Erickson is putting the Port of Long Beach on track for a cleaner, more sustainable future by expanding its use of on-dock rail systems

LADOT's Severin Martinez is helping create safe, well-connected bicycle networks to enable equitable transportation options for everyone.

Metro Bike Share’s Frank Ching embraces innovation as a way to create smart, cost-effective active mobility options for local travelers.

So Cal Edison's Katie Sloan is bringing cleaner skies and quieter highways to California by rapidly growing its EV charging infrastructure.

LA Metro's Tim Lindholm drives the development of a new, multi-modal transit terminal that will connect transit riders and cyclists to LAX.

Landscape architect Carol Adams entices cyclists and pedestrians to explore Boulder, Colo. with creative, visually-engaging urban trails.